Side Dish Recipes

Yogurt cucumber salad with dill, dry mustard, and white vinegar. A cool, creamy, low-fat vegetarian side dish that comes together in 10 minutes flat.

Corn with bacon and mushrooms sautees sweet summer kernels in smoky bacon fat with shallots and a mix of wild mushrooms, then showers crisp bacon over the top. A savory side that celebrates late-summer corn.

Mom's hot and sour soup combines silken tofu, bamboo shoots, shredded pork, white vinegar heat, and a swirled egg ribbon in a sesame-finished Chinese broth. Ready in 30 minutes start to finish.

Indian carrot salad with cumin, cinnamon, lime juice, and garlic, served chilled and garnished with wheat sprouts. A light, spiced vegetarian side dish.

Quick vegetable medley with corn, black beans, yellow pepper, and tomatoes sauteed in sesame oil and finished with umeboshi vinegar. Vegan and versatile.

Grilled vegetable and ravioli salad with cheese-stuffed pasta, smoky grilled vegetables, and a red wine vinegar vinaigrette. An 8-minute summer dinner that turns leftover grilled vegetables into a full-meal salad.

Carciofi dorati e fritti, golden fried artichokes dredged in flour, dipped in beaten egg yolks, and pan-fried crispy. A classic Italian Jewish preparation with just lemon and salt.

Salad with warm goat cheese: crumb-coated Montrachet rounds fried to a golden crust over tender greens in a champagne-cider vinaigrette. A French bistro classic worth every step.

Baked bananas with brown sugar, butter, and lemon zest — a 30-minute side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or doubles as a warm dessert with ice cream.

Pasta salad with asparagus, baby corn, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. A fast, pantry-friendly cold salad that comes together in 15 minutes with Italian or Caesar dressing.

Sweet potatoes with a hint of orange: cooked sweet potatoes baked with cinnamon, dried apricots, and fresh orange slices. A lighter, fruit-sweetened holiday side with no marshmallows or piles of sugar.

Sweet and spicy salsa comes together from just three ingredients: ripe roma tomatoes, scallions, and hot-and-sweet jalapenos. Dice, mix, and scoop. A fresh, low-calorie salsa ready in minutes.

Tuna tapenade with oil-packed tuna, black olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of dark rum blended smooth with olive oil. A Mediterranean spread for crudites or crackers.

Avocado and grapefruit salad layers buttery Hass with bright pink grapefruit and razor-thin red onion, drizzled with sweet-tangy poppy seed dressing. Four-ingredient brunch starter ready in 10 minutes.

Pineapple slaw with shredded cabbage, juicy pineapple tidbits, seedless grapes, and creamy salad dressing. A five-minute sweet-tangy side built for burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and backyard potlucks.

Popcorn tossed with melted butter, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano. A savory movie-night upgrade with salty, nutty cheese clinging to every kernel.